Philip O’Connor
Fondateur chez Blackhorn Ventures Capital Management LLC
Profil
Philip O’Connor is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Blackhorn Ventures.
Previously, Philip was Co-Founder and CEO of PAX Pure, an industrial water treatment company that developed a unique thermal water treatment technology focused on purification of industrial wastewaters.
He led the company from early prototyping and early-stage financing to scaled in-field pilot and the securing of a large strategic partnership.
Philip is an experienced investor and advisor in industrial resource management, water technology, and energy.
Originally from Montana, Philip’s experience includes wind energy development, environmental non-profits, land management, as well as angel investing.
He is focused on the promotion and adoption of technologies that improve resource use, an interest that started as an early member of The Biomimicry Institute.
Philip enjoys being an active mentor in innovation networks, especially helping founders navigate the technology commercialization process.
As a dedicated supporter of thoughtful conservation he is a member of the Leadership Council of Conservation International.
His training started with a B.A.
Honors from the University of Canterbury, and an MBA in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School.
Postes actifs de Philip O’Connor
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Blackhorn Ventures Capital Management LLC
 Blackhorn Ventures Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Blackhorn Ventures Capital Management LLC (Blackhorn Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Philip O’Connor, Jack Fuchs and Trevor Zimmerman. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. | Fondateur | 01/01/2016 |
| Latent Analytics | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/03/2021 |
Common Energy LLC
 Common Energy LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Common Energy LLC is a community solar provider that enables homeowners, renters, and businesses to save money on their electricity and lower emissions in their community for free. The company is based in New York, NY and was founded by Richard Keiser, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company works with leading solar developers to connect and subscribe new, local community solar projects. Energy from the projects replaces fossil fuels, lowering emissions. Each subscriber receives a monetary credit on their electricity bill as an incentive for supporting the project. Enrollment is free and can be completed in minutes on Common Energy's website. Common Energy's goal is to make lower cost clean energy available to every household. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/06/2020 |
Modulous Ltd.
 Modulous Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Modulous Ltd. is a British company that specializes in construction, technology, manufacturing, and data. The company is based in London, UK, and the CEO of the company is Chris Bone. The company offers an integrated digital and physical product suite that aims to make the construction cycle more efficient and effective. The company's flagship product, the Modulous Fastrack solution, is a digitally integrated process that enables the rapid design, assembly, and delivery of high-quality, affordable, sustainable, and smart homes. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/03/2020 |
Drawboard Pty Ltd.
 Drawboard Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Drawboard Pty Ltd. develops PDF software for architecture, engineering, construction and document-heavy industries. The company was founded by Alistair Michener in 2012 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/10/2019 |
Anciens postes connus de Philip O’Connor
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
PAX Pure, Inc.
 PAX Pure, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing PAX Pure, Inc. provides water treatment solutions that minimize capital, operational and environmental costs. It utilizes temperature and pressure to manipulate the boiling of water without any moving parts or membranes. The firm serves produced water, municipal desalination, agriculture, food and beverage manufacturing, and marine desalination sectors. The company was founded by Kimberly Morris and Philip O’Connor in 2012 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA. | Directeur Général | 31/01/2016 |
The Biomimicry Institute
 The Biomimicry Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Biomimicry Institute is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2006. The Biomimicry Institute is based in Missoula, MT. The institute aims to promote nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet. It offers a free online tool called asknature.org, which contains strategies found in nature and examples of ways they are used in design. The institute also hosts a youth design challenge, a startup accelerator program, and the Ray of Hope Prize for early-stage biomimetic companies. Recently, the institute launched a new collaborative initiative called Design for Decomposition, which will pilot technologies that convert discarded clothes and textiles into biocompatible raw materials. | Sales & Marketing | 30/11/2007 |
Formation de Philip O’Connor
| University of Canterbury | Undergraduate Degree |
| Presidio Graduate School | Masters Business Admin |
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| Entreprise privées | 7 |
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PAX Pure, Inc.
PAX Pure, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing PAX Pure, Inc. provides water treatment solutions that minimize capital, operational and environmental costs. It utilizes temperature and pressure to manipulate the boiling of water without any moving parts or membranes. The firm serves produced water, municipal desalination, agriculture, food and beverage manufacturing, and marine desalination sectors. The company was founded by Kimberly Morris and Philip O’Connor in 2012 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
The Biomimicry Institute
The Biomimicry Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Biomimicry Institute is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2006. The Biomimicry Institute is based in Missoula, MT. The institute aims to promote nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet. It offers a free online tool called asknature.org, which contains strategies found in nature and examples of ways they are used in design. The institute also hosts a youth design challenge, a startup accelerator program, and the Ray of Hope Prize for early-stage biomimetic companies. Recently, the institute launched a new collaborative initiative called Design for Decomposition, which will pilot technologies that convert discarded clothes and textiles into biocompatible raw materials. | Commercial Services |
Blackhorn Ventures Capital Management LLC
Blackhorn Ventures Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Blackhorn Ventures Capital Management LLC (Blackhorn Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Philip O’Connor, Jack Fuchs and Trevor Zimmerman. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. | Finance |
Drawboard Pty Ltd.
Drawboard Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Drawboard Pty Ltd. develops PDF software for architecture, engineering, construction and document-heavy industries. The company was founded by Alistair Michener in 2012 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. | Technology Services |
Common Energy LLC
Common Energy LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Common Energy LLC is a community solar provider that enables homeowners, renters, and businesses to save money on their electricity and lower emissions in their community for free. The company is based in New York, NY and was founded by Richard Keiser, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company works with leading solar developers to connect and subscribe new, local community solar projects. Energy from the projects replaces fossil fuels, lowering emissions. Each subscriber receives a monetary credit on their electricity bill as an incentive for supporting the project. Enrollment is free and can be completed in minutes on Common Energy's website. Common Energy's goal is to make lower cost clean energy available to every household. | Technology Services |
Modulous Ltd.
Modulous Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Modulous Ltd. is a British company that specializes in construction, technology, manufacturing, and data. The company is based in London, UK, and the CEO of the company is Chris Bone. The company offers an integrated digital and physical product suite that aims to make the construction cycle more efficient and effective. The company's flagship product, the Modulous Fastrack solution, is a digitally integrated process that enables the rapid design, assembly, and delivery of high-quality, affordable, sustainable, and smart homes. | Technology Services |
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